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Milo
Meaning: uncertain; perhaps 'gracious' or 'soldier' · Origin: Germanic / Slavic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A Latinised form of the Germanic name Milo, possibly related to Slavic mil, 'gracious'. Milo of Croton was a legendary Greek wrestler.
Nicknames
Mi
Variants & related names
Miles, Myles
Milo name art
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FAQ
What does the name Milo mean?
Milo means “uncertain; perhaps 'gracious' or 'soldier'”. It comes from Germanic / Slavic.
Is Milo a popular name?
Yes — Milo has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Milo?
Mi.
What are other forms of Milo?
Miles, Myles.
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Louie · Henry · William · Miles · Robert · Leonardo
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.